Israeli Forces 'Detain' 350 Lebanese Soldiers Who Wouldn't Share Garrison

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Lebanon: Israeli army detaining 350 soldiers, police

Posted 8/10/2006 2:29 PM ET

BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli troops detained about 350 Lebanese soldiers and police in Marjayoun after capturing the town on Thursday, Lebanon's interior minister said. The Israeli military said nobody was taken prisoner.

Lebanon's Interior Minister Ahmed Fatfat told The Associated Press that Israeli troops entered the garrison in Marjayoun Thursday afternoon "and asked to share it with Lebanese troops there."

"The troops refused and said they would leave, but the Israeli did not let them," he said.

Fatfat said the head of the joint army-police force, Brig. Adnan Daoud, was among those detained. "We consider them to be captives," he added.

report: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2006-08-10-mideast-d...

[Dhalgren]

1. So "detained" means...?

Man, we are on the dark side of the mirror...

[Poll_Blind]

6. We sure the hell are. n/t

PB

[Renew Deal]

16. It should mean POW

But who knows.

[htuttle]

2. They detained the head of the Lebanese army, ...

...but 'nobody was taken prisoner'.

How does THAT work?

[Disturbed]

5. What law give the Israeli Army the right to take over

a Lebanese Military post? Aren't the Israelis fighting Hezbullah?

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7. None but their American weapons, technology and financial support.

PB

[frylock]

9. god's law, of course

[WHAT]

12. Maybe, they want...

the Lebanese Military to protect them from Hezbullah?

[w4rma]

21. human shields. (nt)

[Spazito]

23. Very likely, good point! n/t

[Ms. Clio]

26. yes n/t

[Emit]

15. Probably the same one that gave them the right to bomb

Lebanon's military army barracks and posts, repeatedly, and, oh, Lebanon's gas stations, civilian residences, roads, food processing mills and vehicles carrying foodstuff ...

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[breakaleg]

3. The arrogance of the Israelis is mind blowing.

They are in the process of destroying Lebanon and they think Lebanese soldiers would "share" their barracks?

It's the Israeli PR machine at work again.

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4. IDF holds 350 Lebanese soldiers and police on their own territory.

  Even after they tried to leave. Should the Lebanese soldiers choose to defend themselves against their captors it would be entirely expected.

  "Oh no, don't go leaving now. We wouldn't want you to, ah, get hurt...accidentally."

  Again, Israel: Paragon of concern for the safety of their neighbors in the Middle East.

PB

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28. They left and their convoy was attacked by the IAF!

This is what happened to them after they left.

PB

[BuhByeChimp]

8. This part of the article made sense.

"In Israel, a military spokeswoman said troops arrived at a building in the town, where there were soldiers, police and refugees. The Israelis advised them to remain there for their own safety as fighting all around but they are not being detained by force. "Nobody has been taken prisoner," she said, speaking on condition of anonymity because military rules did not allow her to make public comments."

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10. These are the same soldiers that will be expected to provide the 'buffer'

not a good beginning. Points up the hypocricy and counterproductive nature of the Israeli assault on Lebanon, the Lebanese, and their infrastructure.

[BuhByeChimp]

11. I can agree with you on that.

Hopefully they can still attempt to hold the peace, they weren't capable of it the first go around.

I'm not in favor of sending U.S. forces to lebanon to act as a buffer. Hopefully the French will.

[Ms. Clio]

27. yeah, sure, I would believe the nameless "military spokeswoman," too

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13. Two more recommends and this hits Greatest page, which it should!

Don't forget to recommend, this is important information!

Thanks,

PB

[eagler]

14. Miss Lebanon was charged with treason for having her picture taken

with Miss Israel a few years ago, during a beauty pageant. That may give you some indication why the soldiers wouldn't bunk with the Israelis. The Lebanese can be penalized for anything linking them to Israel.

[Dhalgren]

24. You wouldn't mind providing a link to that little piece of

propaganda, would you? I tried to google that tidbit and got nada. TIA...

[Ms. Clio]

25. what a steaming load

I googled this too, and came up with a complete blank.

[jpkenny]

17. While our attention is diverted to airport, Isarel continues to slaughter

and destroy in Lebanon.

[lastknowngood]

18. HUMAN SHIELDS that is what the are. By keeping them with

the Israeli occupiers the occupiers are safer.

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20. interesting

very

[Hoping4Change]

19. Israel is has gone batshit insane. nt

[Tom Joad]

22. Nothing less than a fucking kidnapping. Israel is at war with Lebanon

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29. Lebanese convoy attacked by Israel today were freed captives!

OMG, please see this!

PB

[malaise]

30. Yep

War Criminals